Bloomberg Law
Nov. 30, 2017, 1:55 PM UTC

Wake Up Call: $1.3 Billion Data Class Action Hits Google

• U.K. law firm Mishcon de Reya is said to be leading a class action against Google that seeks as much as $1.34 billion, accusing the search giant of unlawfully collecting personal data of an estimated 5.4 million iPhone users. Consumer rights campaigner Richard Lloyd got $20.85 million in backing from litigation finance company Therium for the suit, while Pinsent Masons is defending Google, according to reports. ( The Lawyer ) ( The Independent ) ( Financial Times ) ( Legal Week )

• Luminance, a London-based company whose software helps law firms review contracts and other documents ahead of mergers and acquisitions, has secured ...

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